{"id":1846392,"date":"2023-02-14T10:23:12","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T15:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1846392"},"modified":"2023-02-14T10:25:59","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T15:25:59","slug":"4-reasons-to-take-a-bath-instead-of-a-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/4-reasons-to-take-a-bath-instead-of-a-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons to Take a Bath Instead of a Shower"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F4-reasons-to-take-a-bath-instead-of-a-shower%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1846392&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47-->\n<p>Many people are faced with the dilemma of choosing between taking a pill or going to work. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/morning-shower-drawbacks-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Take a hot bath or take a refreshing shower<\/a> It comes down to personal preference and convenience. However, experts agree that each one has its own set health benefits. Before you decide to settle on a routine, it is a good idea to weigh them all.<\/p>\n<p>We reached out to health experts to find out which perks of bathing may convince you to swap your shower for a soak\u2014and found out that regular baths can enhance your health in ways that showers don&#8217;t. Read on to learn the four biggest benefits of baths\u2014and what you stand to gain by making the switch from showers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ THIS NEXT <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/antibacterial-soap-chemicals-fda-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">These bathroom soaps expose you to FDA, according to the FDA &#8220;Unnecessary Chemicals&#8221;<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"399524\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-399524\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/chemical-hair-straighteners-uterine-cancer-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Skincare and beauty concept. Side portrait view of young woman\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/chemical-hair-straighteners-uterine-cancer-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chemical-hair-straighteners-uterine-cancer-news-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chemical-hair-straighteners-uterine-cancer-news-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chemical-hair-straighteners-uterine-cancer-news-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\"   style=\"display:none\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-399524\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/chemical-hair-straighteners-uterine-cancer-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Skincare and beauty concept. Side portrait view of young woman\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/chemical-hair-straighteners-uterine-cancer-news.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chemical-hair-straighteners-uterine-cancer-news-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chemical-hair-straighteners-uterine-cancer-news-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/chemical-hair-straighteners-uterine-cancer-news-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\"   style=\"display:none\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can hydrate, cleanse, exfoliate, and refresh your skin by taking a bath in a tub. &#8220;People who take showers tend to spend only a few minutes under running water to rinse off the lather,&#8221; Says <strong>Nancy Mitchell<\/strong>RN, a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.assistedlivingcenter.com\/author\/nancymitchell\/\" target=\"_blank\">A contributing writer and registered nurse<\/a> At <em>Assisted Living<\/em>. &#8220;However, taking a bath requires you to soak in the water for an extended period. This allows the water to lift dirt and dead cells off your skin surface,&#8221; She says. She also notes that baths can be used to add skin-soothing bath bombs or exfoliating Epsom salts.<span aria-hidden=\"true\">ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It is important to remember that the American Academy of Dermatology recommends that you choose a dermatologist. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/everyday-care\/skin-care-basics\/dry\/dermatologists-tips-relieve-dry-skin\" target=\"_blank\">lukewarm bath<\/a> Instead of a warm one, because the former can dry out your skin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ THIS NEXT <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/doctor-hasnt-taken-shower-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Doctor Who Hasn\u2019t Shower in Years Believes Others Should Follow Him<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"197680\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-197680\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/iStock-511741220.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"close up of middle aged white woman taking a bath\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/iStock-511741220.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/iStock-511741220.jpg?resize=500, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/iStock-511741220.jpg?resize=768, 513&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/iStock-511741220.jpg?resize=1024, 684&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-197680\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/iStock-511741220.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"close up of middle aged white woman taking a bath\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/iStock-511741220.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/iStock-511741220.jpg?resize=500, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/iStock-511741220.jpg?resize=768, 513&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/iStock-511741220.jpg?resize=1024, 684&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Regular hot or warm baths can help soothe sore muscles. &#8220;Soaking in a warm bath can help to relax the muscles and ease any aches and pains,&#8221; Says <strong>Elliott Torsney<\/strong>A certified personal trainer <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/denoffitness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Den of Fitness<\/a> He is a registered dietitian nutritionist, based in Tennessee.\u00a0 He explained that hot or warm baths can dilate blood vessels, improve circulation, and relax the muscles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"339616\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-339616\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/Man-taking-bubble-bath.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Man laying in bubble bath\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/Man-taking-bubble-bath.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/Man-taking-bubble-bath.jpg?resize=500, 332&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/Man-taking-bubble-bath.jpg?resize=768, 510&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/Man-taking-bubble-bath.jpg?resize=1024, 680&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-339616\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/Man-taking-bubble-bath.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Man laying in bubble bath\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/Man-taking-bubble-bath.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/Man-taking-bubble-bath.jpg?resize=500, 332&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/Man-taking-bubble-bath.jpg?resize=768, 510&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/11\/Man-taking-bubble-bath.jpg?resize=1024, 680&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After a stressful day, we all know how it feels to relax in a warm bath. Torsney states that this is a great way reduce stress and improve mental well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Some studies actually show that regular hot baths can improve your health. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5371197\/\" target=\"_blank\">A mood-enhancing effect<\/a> for those who are suffering from depression. &#8220;Evidence suggests hyperthermic baths and other forms whole-body hyperthermia (WBH), have antidepressant properties, mediated by changes in circadian function and temperature physiology,&#8221; says one study published in the journal. <em>BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>To receive more health news directly to your email, subscribe <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to our daily newsletter<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"401746\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-401746\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1931621699.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Woman Sleeping In\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1931621699.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1931621699.jpg?resize=500, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1931621699.jpg?resize=768, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1931621699.jpg?resize=1024, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-401746\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1931621699.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Woman Sleeping In\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1931621699.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1931621699.jpg?resize=500, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1931621699.jpg?resize=768, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1931621699.jpg?resize=1024, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Olena Yakobchuk\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A hot bath at night is a great way to relax. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1087079218301552?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\">Better night&#8217;s sleep<\/a>Some studies have shown this. &#8220;Taking a warm bath before bed can help to relax the body and mind, making it easier to fall asleep,&#8221; Torsney.<\/p>\n<p>And it&#8217;s not just a placebo effect\u2014the science appears to be sound. &#8220;We know your core body temperature must drop by approximately 2 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit in order to achieve this. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/health-shots\/2019\/07\/25\/745010965\/a-warm-bedtime-bath-can-help-you-cool-down-and-sleep-better\" target=\"_blank\">Get good sleep<\/a> &#8220;Then, you can go to deep sleep.&#8221; <strong>Matthew Walker<\/strong>Author of <em>Why Do We Sleep?<\/em> While speaking with them, I explained. <em>NPR<\/em>. &#8220;The way it works is this: For you to get your heat out of the core of your body, you actually need to release that core heat through the outer perimeter surfaces of your body, namely your hands and your feet. What happens with a bath\u2026 is you actually bring all of the blood to the surface,&#8221; He elaborates. &#8220;Your hands and your feet are wonderful radiators of that heat. So you are essentially like a snake charmer\u2014you are charming the heat out of the core of your body to the surface of your body.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people are faced with the dilemma of choosing between taking a pill or going to work. Take a hot bath or take a refreshing shower It comes down to personal preference and convenience. However, experts agree that each one has its own set health benefits. 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